How to Use RPCC Library Resources – River Parishes Community College Library

If you need help accessing the Library’s resources when off-campus, see the How to Access RPCC Library Resources page.

RPCC Library Online Resource User Guides and Help

RPCC Library Online Catalog

The Catalog lists all the physical and online resources found in the RPCC Library collections (books, e-books, videos, etc.).

Please use these Help resources.

Databases

RPCC Online Databases:
- RPCC Library Databases Overview (PDF)
Database/Resource-Specific Tutorials & Help:
- - CQ Researcher: (You will be prompted to login for off-campus access; use your Library User ID (or Alt.ID) and PIN to login.)
    - CQ Researcher Tutorial Video, a quick introduction on YouTube, no login required.
    - CQ Researcher Overview for a more in-depth tour.
    - CQ Researcher Frequently Asked Questions
    - CQ Researcher Search Tips
  - EBSCOhost
    - - EBSCO Interfaces User Guide, includes guides and FAQs for the features and tools common in several EBSCOhost databases.
      - Introduction to EBSCOhost video.
      - EBSCO Help YouTube channel
      - Specific EBSCOhost Databases
        
        Business Databases
        
        CINAHL/MEDLINE Databases
        
        History Reference Center
        
        Literary Reference Center
- Encyclopaedia Britannica Online Help
- Gale Database Help:
  - On-Demand Tutorials: Video tutorials for:
    - Biography in Context
    - Gale Virtual Reference Library
    - Literature Resource Center
    - Once logged into any of the Gale databases, visit their respective Help pages as needed. Click the More menu to open the tools menu, which includes the Help link.
- JSTOR
  - Accessing and Using JSTOR for RPCC Library Users (Accessible PDF)
  - JSTOR Help and Support: select Faculty or Student for appropriate resources as needed, or select from these support pages below:
- LearningExpress Library
  - LearningExpress Library Full Length Video Guides
  - LearningExpress Library Frequently Asked Questions
- Nexis Uni
  - How to Search from the Home Page on YouTube
  - How to Use the Advanced Search Form on YouTube
  - How to Use the Nexis Uni Citation Tool on YouTube
  - Help Topics for Nexis Uni, for more online help
- OED Online (Oxford English Dictionary) Help
- Oxford Reference
  - Oxford Reference: Take a Tour; This YouTube video takes viewers through a tour of the new Oxford Reference search features and other tools. Also included are links to PPT and PDF versions.
  - Oxford Reference: Help provides more detailed information.
- World Book
  - World Book Advanced, a flash video tutorial.
  - See World Book Web Video Tutorials for videos on other World Book resources, including using citation builder, interactive maps, pathfinders, and timelines.

EBSCOhost eBook Collection

EBSCOhost eBook User Guide for RPCC (Accessible PDF)
EBSCOhost Help and Tutorials
- Searching EBSCO eBooks, a video tutorial.
- Reading EBSCO eBooks, a video tutorial.

EBSCO Discovery Service

Please note that you must have PowerPoint or PowerPoint Viewer to view any Slideshow tutorials.